Bonfire Studios

Senior Sound Designer, Contract/Fixed Term

Bonfire Studios

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Unity

About the role

  • Design and implement high-quality audio assets for characters, environments, combat, abilities, UI, and systems.
  • Maintain a cohesive audio identity that supports our live multiplayer experience.
  • Collaborate closely with game designers, engineers, artists, and narrative teams to ensure audio supports gameplay clarity, player feedback, and emotional impact.
  • Implement and iterate on audio content using Wwise and in-engine tools to create dynamic, real-time responses to gameplay.
  • Help shape dynamic mix systems and content scalability to support frequent updates and seasonal content.
  • Participate in playtests and live content reviews to gather feedback and continuously improve the player experience.
  • Contribute to team-wide efforts to build an audio culture focused on craft, innovation, and sustainability.
  • You have 4+ years of experience as a sound designer in games, preferably with live service or multiplayer titles.
  • You have a strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to craft emotional, immersive, and high-quality audio experiences.
  • You are comfortable implementing your work directly using Wwise and game engines like Unity.
  • You understand the unique demands of multiplayer games, including audio legibility, mix clarity, and gameplay readability.
  • You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working across disciplines.
  • You hold a strong passion for games and the creative process.
  • You embrace a growth mindset and are eager to learn and contribute.
  • You’re comfortable navigating live service environments and iterating on content over time.
  • Have strong values that include transparency, ownership, and trust. We are a people-first studio that also strives for a high bar of excellence in our creations.
  • Celebrate craft expertise because we are a small, tight-knit group of highly experienced game developers who are as passionate about our team as we are our game.
  • Offer opportunities to learn and contribute beyond your focused discipline in areas of interest or passion.
  • Practice candor and feedback, leveling ourselves and each other up in the process.
  • Play games and have fun together, kindling our own love for games and learning about each other.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience as a sound designer in games, preferably with live service or multiplayer titles
  • strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to craft emotional, immersive, and high-quality audio experiences
  • comfortable implementing your work directly using Wwise and game engines like Unity
  • understand the unique demands of multiplayer games, including audio legibility, mix clarity, and gameplay readability
  • thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working across disciplines
  • strong passion for games and the creative process
  • embrace a growth mindset and are eager to learn and contribute
  • you’re comfortable navigating live service environments and iterating on content over time